Solvent Credits Hearings Passed in Mobile Board Session
The Mobile board of revenue and road commissioners met Tuesday at 10 a.m. in a short session to review several solvent credit cases. Attorneys Harry T. Smith and Frederick G. Bromberg asked for adjournment due to illness and delays, requesting cases be laid over to the next meeting. Any remaining disputes between Tax Collector Dana O Callaghan and taxpayers will also be heard then.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of
Mobile
Harry T. Smith
Frederick G. Bromberg
Mr. Smith
Dana O'Callaghan
Equitable Ship Purchases Hint Toward Entente Consensus
Washington reports indicate Great Britain France and Russia oppose buying German steamers for a merchant marine, fearing funds freed would aid Germany. Entente envoys suggest purchasing an equal number of ships from each belligerent would avoid objections.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Contractor Lynch Recovers 21-Year Escaped Inmate
Henry Perry alias Georgy Lewis, a Negro, is jailed in Mobile awaiting Montgomery authorities for escaping from a hard labor farm twenty-one years ago. Lynch, a sewer contractor who first turned him in, recognized the scar and helped capture him after a second escape attempt. Authorities in Montgomery have been notified.
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Henry Perry
Georgy Lewis
Mobile
Montgomery
Lewis
E.S. Lynch
Lynch
Cullen Preliminary Set for Wednesday
Franklin Columbus Cullen awaits arraignment in inferior criminal court on Wednesday September 9 before Judge Henry Chamberlain. Cullen is held at the county jail on murder charges for shooting Lytton C Swetman at Delchamps Station on the Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad last Saturday. The case had been set for hearing Tuesday morning.
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Franklin Columbus Cullen
Lytton C. ‘Swetman
Delchamps Station
Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad
Inferior ‘Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
Seven Miners Guilty of Contempt in Fort Smith Case
In Fort Smith Arkansas seven miners led by Peter R Stewart former district UMWA president were found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Youmans. They received sentences from thirty days to four months in jail.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Peter R. Stewart
United Mine Workers of America
Youmans
Diplomat Von Bernstorff Delayed by Doorway Question
Count von Bernstorff, visiting Secretary Bryan, paused at a doorway to the state department. He asked who was inside and was informed Santo Domingo’s delegation was present before deciding to enter. The exchange reflected tense wartime diplomacy and skepticism about the United States’ stance.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Bryan
Santo
von Bernstorff
English Ports Prepared for the Germans
A Liverpool letter describes extensive wartime defences at English ports, with parks turned into battle spaces and thousands of troops stationed. Forts guard the Mersey estuary while ships, horses, and vehicles are repurposed for defense, and Territorial units are sent to Egypt to protect the Suez Canal.
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England
Great Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Liverpool
Item
White Star Steamship Company
Mersey
Seaforth
New Brighton
Sefton Park
Territorials
Belgium
France
St. Francis Xavier's College
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Cunard
White Star
Marty OToole Sold to New York Giants by Pittsburgh Club
Pittsburgh announces pitcher Marty OToole has been sold to the New York Giants of the National League. The deal, completed last night, sends OToole to join the Giants in New York tomorrow. The Giants paid cash for OToole, the terms not disclosed.
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Marty O’toole
NEW York Giants
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Marty” O'Toole
New York
Toole
St. Paul
American Association
O'Toole
Paris
Middies asked to resign over misconduct on summer cruise
Three Annapolis midshipmen face resignation for alleged misconduct during the recent summer cruise. Simon J. Lonergen of Nebraska first class and Thomas L. Chalmers of New Hampshire third class have already stepped down, with Manuel J. Dematl of Rhode Island awaiting action.
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Washington
Annapolis
Simon J. Lonergen
Nebraska
Thomas L. Chalmers
New Hampshire
Manuel J. Dematl
Rhode Island
Spot cotton in fair demand at Liverpool market
Liverpool cotton markets report fair demand with 2,800 bales sold including 2,220 American on a middling basis of 6,204. Imports total 1,000 bales, including 1,300 American.
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Liverpool
Three Million Turkish Troops Mobilize in Europe Warfront
From Rome to Tokio, reports reveal Turkey mobilizes 200000 frontline Mohammedans with 72 German officers joining as advisers in Constantinople. Berlin claims mobility, Paris notes reservist recall, and Allied dispatches describe advancing French and British operations amid broader battlefield strains.
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Rome
Paris
Berlin
Baron von der Goltz
Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
French Deputy Denies German Presence Near Lille Roubaix Turcoing
A French deputy from Du Nord reports no Germans in Lille Roubaix or Turcoing despite earlier dispatches claiming occupation. The towns lie within twenty miles of the Belgian frontier, and the claim contrasts with prior reports of German troops in the area.
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London
Reuter’s
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Lille
Roubaix
Turcoing
Department du Nord
Mrs Longstreet Bankruptcy Filing Stuns Atlantic City Widow
Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of Confederacy General Longstreet filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court She lists liabilities 22 256 and assets 16 200 Her estate includes property in Gainesville Ga her former home She works as an author and journalist.
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Trenton
N. J
Helen D. Longstreet
General Longstreet
United States District Court
Longstreet
Atlantic City
Gainesville
Clemenceau Says Allied Fight Worth Sacrifices
Paris correspondence quotes Georges Clemenceau stating France fights for a great cause, will resist further invasions, keeps many troops in reserve for the next big battle, and that Berlin cannot invest Paris due to its vast size.
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London
Georges Clemenceau
France
Paris
the Mail
Farthest North Cities Dawson City and Fairbanks
Dawson City and Fairbanks, near Alaska, rank among the farthest north cities after Hammerfest in Norway. Located at latitudes around 63 and 65 degrees, they boast electric lights and daily newspapers.
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Dawson City
Fairbanks
Hammerfest
Norway
Farmers Demand Cash Over Credit at National Convention
At the Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America opening in Fort Worth Texas delegates push for direct federal cash loans to farmers. L M Rhodes chairs and urges using reserve funds now or vacating Washington. J H Davis, Texas political figure, also speaks as sessions go to executive phase.
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Associated Press
Forth Worth
Texas
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
L. M. Rhodes
Huntington, Tenn
National Board of Directors
Tennessee Union
Rhodes
W. D. Lewis
Texas Union
Washington
J. H. Davis
Optimistic Bank Leaders See Mobile Economy Improving
Bankers from Mobile and the surrounding region report a brighter business climate with July clearings ahead of last year’s July by over one hundred million dollars. Presidents McDermott and Little forecast strong regional growth, noting low failures and stable conditions despite wartime exactions and opening trade opportunities in the South and Central American markets.
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New York
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobile
Mobile
McDermott
Panama Canal
James W. Little
The
Peoples Bank
Mr. Little
City of St. Petersburg renamed Petrograd by imperial order
London dispatch reports that St. Petersburg, capital of the Russian empire since 1712, will be known as Petrograd. The change drops the Tucton construction in the city name, which origin traces to Peter the Great’s founding in 1703.
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Associated Press
London
Reuter Telegram
fromSt. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Russian Empire
Petrograd
Russia
Peter the Great
Five Candidates Nominated for USWV Commander in Chief Race
In Louisville at the eleventh national encampment the nominations committee named five candidates for commander in chief. Two names were offered for senior vice commander and two for deputy commander. The election is set for tomorrow.
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Louisville
United Spanish War Veterans
Committee On Nominations
Yor
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report
Wheat No 2 red 1.10 1 2 to 1.13 1 2. No 2 hard 1.10 1 2 to 1.38 1 2. Corn No 2 yellow 79 3 4 to 80 3 4. Oats Standard 49 1 4. Hay Timothy 6.50. clover 18.00. Pork not quoted. lard 10.35 10.17. ribs 12.12 12.62.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Primary On for State and Federal Nominees
Milwaukee Wis September 1 a state wide primary election is held to select party nominees for United States senator state and county officers and congressmen. Six Republicans compete for the United States senate nomination.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
United States Senate
Eagle defeats express train over eighteen miles
A remarkable race ended when an eagle outran an express train by twelve minutes across eighteen miles, astonishing onlookers and highlighting the bird’s speed.
Souths bumper cotton crop being swiftly harvested
Washington reports the South's bumper cotton crop is progressing satisfactorily across many areas. Favorable weather aids eastern districts as bolls open and picking and ginning advance, while central and western sectors face rain and weevil damage. southern Texas and Oklahoma enjoy favorable conditions and adequate moisture.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weekly Weather Bureau Review
Cotton Belt
Texas
Oklahoma
General von Buelow Dead and Rubens Painting Destroyed
Amsterdam dispatch reports during a German bombardment of Marines the Rubens painting Miraculous Draught of Fishes was destroyed in Notre Dame church. The note adds General Prince von Buelow, wounded at Haelen, has died. Belgian towns occupied by Germans are posted as German provinces.
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London
Amsterdam
The
Central News
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Church of Notre Dame
Prince von Buelow
Haelen
Belgium
Senate debate on Clayton trust bill expected to pass tonight
In Washington the Senate opened at 11 a.m. and resumed discussion of the Clayton trust bill with anticipation it would clear before night. The House met at noon and considered the merchant marine bill in committee along with miscellaneous measures under unanimous consent.
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Clayton Trust
House
German cruiser Nurenberg sights Honolulu after mystery
The German cruiser Nurenberg reappears off Honolulu as neutrality rules still allow coaling only if she has touched a German port since leaving here last month. The three month limit has not yet expired.
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Honolulu
Nurenberg
Weather Outlook for Mobile and Alabama
Generally fair and continued warm tonight and Wednesday with gentle shifting winds for Mobile. In Alabama the outlook is also generally fair tonight and Wednesday with similar warm conditions and light winds.
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Mobile
Alabama
Western Canada Wheat Crop Estimated at 135 Million Bushels
Winnipeg Man September 1 official estimate places Western Canada wheat yield at 135,000,000 bushels.
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Winnipeg
Man
Western Canada
Conclave Begins Balloting for Pope Selection
In Rome on Sept 1 the conclave of cardinals met in the Sistine chapel to elect a successor to Pope Pius. The doors to the conclave remain closed and no news will be released until a pope is chosen. Cardinals prayed for guidance in the first ballot at 9 o'clock.
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Associated Press
Rome
College of Cardinals
Pius
Sistine Chapel
Panic in Berlin as Russian pushes threaten Lemberg
Russian operations against Austria reach a critical phase with decisive victories possible. Capture of a railroad center forty miles south of Lemberg blocks Austrian forts on the Dniester and Bukovina and severs Galicia from the rest of the region. Losses in Poland run into tens of thousands as Austrian forces retreat.
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Lemberg
Dniester
Bukov
Galicia
Bukovina
Capathians
Poland
Bug
Mieprz
Driver's quick turn saves boy cyclist in collision
At 2 PM at Concepti and Conti streets a speeding car driven by Leonard Metzger swerved to avoid a boy rider, Leroy Dunn. The fender struck the bicycle, knocking both from danger. Dunn escaped with no broken bones or serious bruising after examination by Dr. Hirshfield.
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Concepti and
Conti
Leroy Dunn
Leonard Metzger
Dunn
Dr. Hirshfield
Wilson Returns From Vacation To Washington
President Wilson ended his summer sojourn at the White House and began his return trip to Washington aboard a train departing Windsor Vermont at 2 46 PM.
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Cornish
N. H
White House
Washiton
Vermont
Windsor
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